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Winners of the GPM Anime Challenge
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We are happy to announce the winners of the GPM Anime Challenge! Thank you to everyone who submitted their artwork and ideas.
Thumbnail for "For Good Measure" showing Ryan in front of makeshift waves.
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The short video, 'For Good Measure' explains why scientists turn to satellites to get a worldwide view of rainfall.
OLYMPEX Advanced Data Analysis Exercise
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This data exercise has students look up precipitation ground data and satellite data for a site in Washington State and do a comparison using a data table and a graph. The activity is expected to take about 45 minutes.
<h2><span style="color:red;">UPDATE 10/19/15:</span> We have developed an educational comic using the winning characters from the GPM Anime Challenge. <a href="/education/comics">Click here to read &quot;Raindrop Tales: GPM Meets Mizu-Chan&quot;</a></h2>
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Coming soon - "Raindrop Tales: GPM Meets Mizu-chan" - an educational comic based on the winning characters from our GPM Anime Challenge.
Screenshot from water cycle movie
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This animation uses Earth science data from a variety of sensors on NASA Earth observing satellites as well as cartoons to describe Earth's water cycle and the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.
Satellite image of a hurricane.
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Use this iQuest to find out about predictions for the 2019 hurricane season and discover how hurricanes form. You will also learn how NASA satellite data is being used to help predict, monitor, and respond to these deadly storms.
Diagram of the satellites that make up the GPM constellation
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Diagram of the multiple precipitation measurement satellites which comprise the GPM constellation.
GPM satellite and constellation
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Part 3 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.
Rain EnGAUGE Activities Menu
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A selection of suggested activities for Rain EnGAUGE GPM launch parties.
Diagram of the water cycle from NASA Earth Science
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This article explains the basics behind the water cycle and includes many good visuals. It provides some good background information about our water cycle as well as providing students with many real-world applications.

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